Monday, July 15, 2013

Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine and cause
varying degrees of discomfort and pain, ranging from mild to immobilizing. Herniations result from ruptures in the
discs, which are meant to act as the spine’s natural shock absorbing mechanism
and are located between each vertebra.
When a disc is ruptured, the gel-like substance it contains can spill
out and cause nerve and soft tissue irritation and loss of spinal flexibility
and function. Herniated discs, when left
untreated, can become so severe as to completely restrict movement in the
affected area of the spine.

Discs can rupture under pressure from spinal
subluxations. The most common affected
area is the lower back, although herniated discs can occur anywhere along the
spine. Some of the most frequent causes
of herniated discs are poor posture, sedentary lifestyle habits, excessive
weight, pregnancy, injuries, and more.
Herniated discs in the lower back often result in the set of symptoms
known as sciatica, which are characterized by shooting pains that originate in
the lumbar area and travel down the buttock and leg and may be accompanied by
numbness and weakness.

Dr. Shoshany has treated many patients who experience pain
from a herniated disc in NYC. Dr.
Shoshany employs the latest techniques and advancements in non-surgical holistic
corrective care, resulting in effective long-term pain relief without the risks
and dangerous side effects of aggressive surgical procedures.

The vast majority of herniated disc cases are reversible and
will favorably respond to non-surgical treatments. Dr. Shoshany and his team are experts in
spinal decompression, chiropractic care, orthopedic care, physical therapy,
medical massage therapy, acupuncture, pain management, as well as additional treatments
such as cold laser therapy, kinesio taping, soft tissue mobilization, and many
more. For additional information on Dr.
Shoshany’s herniated disc treatments, which are available at his
state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation facility in NYC, please visit www.drshoshany.com or contact 212 645 8151.